In the current climate, equal political representation has never been more important for Black and minority ethnic communities in Scotland. As the dust settles after last week's Scottish Parliament election, CRER explores the reality behind the headlines. www.crer.org.uk/blog/ny72a94...

Join the CRER team! We're seeking candidates with excellent awareness of the Scottish policy environment, experience in a policy or campaigning role and most importantly, the desire and ability to make a real improvement to racial equality in Scotland. www.crer.org.uk/work

CRER and @seemescotland.bsky.social partnered with @runnymedetrust.bsky.social to host a workshop on mental health, policing and racial justice in Glasgow. The findings are included in their new report, Keeping Us Safe: Rethinking policing, harm and justice. www.runnymedetrust.org/publications...

CRER's Lucien Staddon Foster will present findings on youth justice from our State of the Nation report at next week's CYCJ webinar, Understanding and Challenging Justice Inequalities. ✅Book your space: www.tickettailor.com/.../children... ✳️Read CRER's report: www.crer.org.uk/s/CRER-SotN-...

📢 The Whole School Approach to Anti-Racism: A new way forward for Scotland's schools Groundbreaking new guidance on anti-racism in education has been published by Scottish Government, but we still have work to do... Find out more in CRER's new blog post: www.crer.org.uk/blog/the-who...

CRER has spoken out in support of residents in Forth, who are being intimidated by a self-professed Nazi patrolling the village at night. The rise of the far-right can only be halted if communities come together. Find out more in CRER's 2026 Manifesto: www.crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026

CRER published an article on this day in 2019 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Glasgow race riots. Seven years on, the comparison to today's hostile anti-migration environment feels even more relevant. www.crer.org.uk/blog/lessons...

This is the type of person behind anti-migrant rhetoric in Scotland - not concerned citizens, but neo-Nazis. Our 2026 Manifesto is calling for a new legal duty on community cohesion. We can't allow our communities to be divided by dangerous white supremacists. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...

📖 Racial Inequality in Scotland: State of the Nation Vol. 1 is out now. This new reference guide from CRER sets out the impact of systemic racism on BME communities in Scotland in areas including employment, housing, mental health and criminal justice. www.crer.org.uk/s/CRER-SotN-...

We're pleased to share the news that the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) has appointed Benaifer Bhandari and Jonathan Williams as Co-CEOs. Read the announcement here: www.strath.ac.uk/whystrathcly...

📣 New blog! Lucien from @crer-scotland.bsky.social offers tangible actions we can take as public health professionals and policy-makers to combat racialised health inequalities for Black, and other, racially minoritised communities. gcph.co.uk/latest/news-...

Stella Dadzie: A Whole Heap of Mix Up Join us for an in-person event with Stella Dadzie, leading voice in the Black women’s movement in Britain since the 1970s. 📅 Saturday 25 October, 4–5.30pm 📍 Tron Theatre, Glasgow 🔗 Free; Book on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/3r2vfs9b

Poverty and disadvantage often intersect with ethnicity, shaping stark inequalities in health outcomes for racialised minority communities. Effectively #ChallengingPoverty demands a better investment in communities (Day 4 #CPW25).

📢 Today marks the start of a full month of incredible events, exhibitions, walks, talks and more! Thanks to @theskinnymag.bsky.social for this great feature on Black History Month 2025. For more info, check out the full programme at www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on

🎤 Slavery, Scotland and Inheritance FREE Black History Month talk, Edinburgh, Friday 3rd October Join us for an in-conversation event with Alex Renton and Dr Cat Dunn, independent curator, researcher and artist to explore inherited wealth in Scotland today, connected to slavery. fb.me/e/3rnGkk42F

Keith McIvor was a steadfast supporter of CRER's work for many years, a true ally. Our thoughts are with Keith's family and friends. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...

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Pls join us as we discuss the steps being taken to make Scotland's education workforce more representative of its demographics and working on breaking down barriers for a more socially just education system overall. All part of the @crer-scotland.bsky.social #BlackHistoryMonth calendar 2025.

📢 #BHM25 is live! For over 20 years, CRER's Black History Month events programme has brought people together to celebrate history, heritage & creativity across Scotland. Our 2025 programme is packed with tours, talks, exhibitions, film & more. 🔗https://www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on

‼️Just over a week left to apply! Closes 9am, 22nd September 2025. www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...

🍂 Autumn is on its way, and you know what that means... 🍂 Scotland's 2025 Black History Month programme is almost ready, with 60+ events throughout October. For early access to selected events, including the BHM Launch on 25th September, sign up to our mailing list: www.crer.org.uk/newsletter-s...

📢 Senior staff vacancies at the new Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland, hosted by the University of Strathclyde in partnership with CRER, are now open for applications. Links in thread ⤵️

We can all do our bit to reverse the tide of division in our communities. If you've ever wanted to engage with someone on misinformation about asylum seekers but weren't sure where to start, check out this primer from the Scottish Refugee Council.

Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) is seeking our next Executive Director. We're pleased to be working with Harris Hill Recruitment to find exceptional candidates with the vision to take our work forward. To apply, find out more at: www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...

Our Research and Policy Officer, Lucien Staddon Foster, is the keynote speaker for tomorrow's Housing Diversity Network Scottish Equality Conference. Lucien will be highlighting the impact of the housing crisis on Black and minority ethnic communities and sharing CRER's recommendations for change.

CSREC condemns the hateful racist actions outside the Cladhan Hotel on 16 Aug. Peaceful protest is a right, but hate has no place in Falkirk or anywhere in Scotland. Read our full statement: www.csrec.org.uk/csrec-statement-on-anti-immigration-protest/

CRER is part of the anti-racist bloc for #ScotlandDemandsBetter. Our Manifesto for an Anti-Racist Scotland has tackling poverty at its heart. BME people are twice as likely to experience poverty; this cannot continue. Join us in October to #marchforallofus crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026

1/ CRER has raised concerns about the far right in Scotland for years. The increase in appalling events like those seen in Falkirk has dangerous implications. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/wes...

Are you from a racially-minoritised or mixed heritage? Are you interested in exploring Glasgow's colonialist history and its legacies? A free 5 part workshop gives space for these discussions, starts 21st Aug. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-... #anti-racism #history #Glasgow #decolonisation

This vital case could transform legal understandings of the responsibilities of Scotland's public authorities to protect the cultural rights of children.

📢 Recruitment is underway for the founding CEO of the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS). This founding CEO role brings an immense opportunity to shape the future accountability, transparency and inclusivity of anti-racism in Scotland. Info from Cadence Partners: shape-aros.co.uk?cID=1

Keith is a long time supporter of CRER's work, including fundraising through Optimo nights over the years. Our thoughts are with Keith and his family and friends at this devastating time.

✅ CRER has officially launched our Manifesto for an Anti-Racist Scotland. The 2026 Scottish Parliament Election is a vital moment to challenge political parties on racism and inequality. Please support and share! Read the Manifesto and ideas for action: crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026

✅ CRER has officially launched our Manifesto for an Anti-Racist Scotland. The 2026 Scottish Parliament Election is a vital moment to challenge political parties on racism and inequality. Please support and share! Read the Manifesto and ideas for action: crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026

🗓️Scotland's Black History Month programme for October 2025 is beginning to take shape. We can't wait to share it with you! Planning your own Black History Month event? Get in touch by 25th July for your free events listing. www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/submissions

📢NEW PUBLICATION: Tackling Online Hate and Extremism Prejudice and hatred on social media poses increasing threats to public safety, personal wellbeing and community cohesion. Our new guide, funded by @corra.scot, aims to help you navigate these issues. www.crer.org.uk/s/CRER-2025-...

📢NEW PUBLICATION: Tackling Online Hate and Extremism Prejudice and hatred on social media poses increasing threats to public safety, personal wellbeing and community cohesion. Our new guide, funded by @corra.scot, aims to help you navigate these issues. www.crer.org.uk/s/CRER-2025-...

Please share, this is a fantastic entry-level opportunity to work with our team. Paid comms experience isn't required, and flexible hours are available for students during term time. Applications open until noon on Monday!

📢 Job Opportunity at CRER 📢 Communications Assistant: Black History Month An excellent part-time, entry-level opportunity to assist the CRER team with communications for Black History Month 2025. Closing date: 12.00 noon Monday 7th July To apply or find out more: www.crer.org.uk/work

Scottish Government has published new interim guidance on addressing racism and racist incidents in schools, developed in collaboration with CRER and fellow members of the Anti-Racism in Education Programme's Racism and Racist Incidents Subgroup. www.gov.scot/publications...

Scotland's first Black Professor. A pioneering scientist. A defender of human rights who shone a light on Scotland's role in slavery and colonialism. A friend. He touched the lives of everyone who works, or has ever worked, at CRER. Sir Geoff Palmer, rest in peace. www.scotsman.com/education/si...

CRER has given evidence to the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry on the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on BME communities. We raised concerns that not enough is being done to guard against patterns of systemic racism repeating in the future. Our input is available to view at the link below.

This powerful piece from MECOPP in @heraldscotland.bsky.social lays bare the injustice facing BME unpaid carers in Scotland. Poverty. Isolation. Exhaustion. And a system that keeps failing them. We’re proud to have supported the research behind it 📖 www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

CRER has responded to the UK Government consultation on the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill. Existing workforce inequalities will make mandatory ethnicity pay gap calculations meaningless at best, and damaging at worst, in most Scottish organisations. www.crer.org.uk/s/CRER-respo...

💻 CRER GUEST BLOG For last week's Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, Kafui Akpo-Young has written about psychosis and ethnicity, exploring how racism can shape people’s experiences of severe mental illness and the types of treatment they receive. www.crer.org.uk/blog/psychos...

We're pleased to announce that the contract to host the new Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) has been awarded to Strathclyde University, working in partnership with CRER. More information on CRER's role in this vital work can be found here: www.crer.org.uk/anti-racism-...

💻 NEW BLOG: Live Facial Recognition in Scotland - A Threat to Race Equality and Human Rights CRER examines why introducing this technology to Scottish policing would damage race equality, human rights and trust in the police service. www.crer.org.uk/blog/lfr-in-...

Excellent piece from Carol Young. We need action now. We need to place blame exactly where it lies - no scapegoating. No more consultations until action has been implemented. #FarRight

👋 Please share: Submissions are open for the 2025 Black History Month programme! CRER has coordinated Scotland's Black History Month since 2001, exploring the vital influence of Black and minority ethnic communities in Scotland’s past and present. www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/submissions

👋 Please share: Submissions are open for the 2025 Black History Month programme! CRER has coordinated Scotland's Black History Month since 2001, exploring the vital influence of Black and minority ethnic communities in Scotland’s past and present. www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/submissions